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. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, November 30, 1987 Page 2 TRN'G CNTR (Cont'd) Mayor Woodburn explained that the materials presented for Council review show proof that operation costs are not covered by fees charged for use of such recreational facilities in other communities. He noted that the additional monies would have to be taken from the Park Fund if this complex were aa propoaed in these other communities. . Buckley advised that he was sware of the fact that some of the costs would be taken from the Park Fund. Hansen advised that she was not opposed to the concept, however, she was skeptical; suggested that Buckley meet with one or two members of.the Parks Committee and the Parks Director from Shoreview to formulate a concrete plan, which would meet the recreational needs of our residents, and submit the plan at a future meeting. There was discussion regarding necessity for expedient response to the project manager for the proposed training center; it was determined that a response should be forwarded by the first of the year and that the matter should be placed on the December 14th Council agenda. Council requested Buckley prepare a plan, including indoor and outdoor uses, proposed programs, current need and anticipated needs. for Council consideration at the December 14th regular Council meeting. Ken Froslid appeared before the Council representing residents interested in soccer; he explained problems soccer teams have experienced due to lack of fields. Froslid noted that there are growing numbers of soccer players and he requested Council consider the need for Soccer fields in Arden Hills in . conjunction with proposed plans for a recreational site at the arsenal. .. Peck agreed that Buckley should prepare a report for Council and discuss recreational needs and cost participation with surrounding communities; he preferred not to enter negotiations with other communities for joint facilities, if negotiations delay our plans. Winiecki agreed with discussions; she suggested that the staff contact the project manager in the interim and advise him of the Planning Commission items of concern and, also, that Council is reviewing proposals for joint use of recreational facilities on the site and that we would like to submit a plan for such facilities before January 1, 1988. Winiecki moved. seconded by Peck, that the Clerk Administrator contact the appropriate parties relative to the Army Reserve Training Facility and advise them that the Council is working on a plan which would outline a proposed recreational facility on the site to expand our park programs and for use by residents of Arden Hills and surrounding communities , and will submit the formal plan proposal to them (approximately the first part of January, 1988). Furthermore, that the four items of concern noted in the November 4th Planning Commission minutes relative to the proposed training . center be forwarded to the appropriate parties with the inclusion under Item #3 that Traffic Problems be addressed, ss well as the other concerns mentioned. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Council requested the Clerk Administrator contact the appropriate party by telephone to advise them of our intent and to follow up with a formal letter. ORn #254; DOG LIC. Council was referred to the draft of Ordinance No. 254. Mayor Woodburn introduced by title Ordinance No. 254, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Division 2, Sections 5-46(A), 5-47(B), and 5-61 of Arden Hills Code Authorizing Poundkeeper to Issue Dog Licenses, and Allowing Redemption of Dogs within Five Business Days. Councilmember Winiecki pointed out that Section 5.59 states redemption be within "five business days", and Section 5.61 states redemption be within five business days.. . excluding hOlid.ays"; it was her opinion both sections should read the same. Council concurred that both sections should include the "excluding holidays" wording. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Peck, that Council . introduce by title Ordinance No. 254, authorizing poundkeeper to issue dog licenses, and allowing redemption of dogs within five business days. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0).